Child custody: building parenting agreements that work

Make Your Own Custody Decisions If Possible --

Parenting Issues and Financial Issues --

Why This Book Is Unique --

A Word to Skeptics --

So, You Just Want to Fight! --

Icons Used in This Book --

Taking Stock of Your Situation --

You Are Not Alone --

Keep Your Parenting Plan Focused on Your Children --

Know That It Gets Easier Over Time --

Learn How to Negotiate --

If the Other Parent Is Absent --

If There Is Violence or Abuse in the Family --

An Introduction to Parenting Agreements --

What Parenting Agreements Cover --

Advantages of Parent-Negotiated Agreements --

Goals of a Successful Parenting Agreement --

Parenting Agreements and Custody --

Preparing to Build Your Parenting Agreement --

Organize and Review All Pertinent Documents --

Take Stock of Your Relationship With Your Children --

How to Negotiate a Parenting Agreement --

Knowing What You Need and Want --

Understanding What Gets in the Way --

Using Effective Negotiation and Problem Solving Strategies --

Breaking Through Impasses --

Knowing Where to Get Help and Support --

Building Your Parenting Agreement --

What Works in Building a Parenting Agreement --

Complete the Parenting Agreement --

Parenting Agreements and Money --

Understanding Child Support --

Understanding Alimony or Spousal Support --

Negotiating Child and Spousal Support --

Dividing Jointly Owned Property --

Making Mediation and Arbitration Work for You --

How Mediation Works --

Why Mediation Works --

Proposing Mediation --

Understanding Basic Mediation Techniques.